While some err more on the side of entertainment than education, these films are sure to give the average investor a glimpse of what life is like for the thousands of professionals who work in the financial industry, as well as provide clarity on some complex topics in finance.

The Queen of Versailles follows a billionaire couple, Jackie and David Siegel, in their quest to build the perfect home, inspired by the iconic French royal palace, Versailles. At the same time, their real estate empire crumbles around them as the market begins to tank.

As an investor, watch for the dangers of over-consumption and lifestyle creep. The Siegels, especially Jackie, have no sense of when to stop spending their money and it eventually takes its toll.

Simply a great movie, and goes to great lengths of explain the Great Recession. The film explores, in excruciating detail, how the corruption of U.S. policy and banking practices set the stage for the biggest recession since 1930.

Investors looking to learn all about the 2008 recession need only watch this movie to get themselves up to speed.

This documentary also tackles the Great Recession, just from a different angle. It explores the derivatives market, and takes a hard look at why government officials implemented a hands off policy on the asset class that would go on to absolutely wreck our financial system.

If you’ve ever wondered what a derivative is, then grab some popcorn, sit your butt down, and pop this movie in. You’ll thank us later.

Not actually a documentary, but this movie is an excellent dramatization of what must have transpired at Goldman Sachs in the hours leading up to the initial stages of the financial crisis of 2008. The movie takes months of complicated financial news and compresses it into one thrilling and well-acted drama.

Investors watching this movie will certainly be struck by the selfishness, greed and dishonest behavior exhibited by the characters and parties involved. It accurately captures everything that the general public found unpalatable about Wall Street after 2008.

This documentary explores the inner working of Central banks and the money creation process – from a UK perspective. If you’ve been wondering what negative interest rates are, where the deficit is heading, and what quantitative easing is, then you should watch this movie.

A great documentary about the Federal Reserve. It explores the complex relationships between the banking industry, the Fed and congress. Learn why some believe the Federal Reserve is in violation of the U.S. constitution and why this government bank might be hindering more than it is helping.

I.O.U.S.A. is all about the U.S. national debt. Currently at 19.7 trillion and climbing, this burgeoning debt has massive consequences for the nation and each and every one of its citizens.

Through a number of interviews, learn just how precarious the situation has become. Is social security insolvent? What happens if America can’t pay its debt obligations? Even someone who pays zero attention to the economy can appreciate the gravity of the situation after watching I.O.U.S.A.

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